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New Delhi: Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty on Monday took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Lt Gen SK Saini.
In a career spanning four decades, the officer served in numerous positions in field and highly active counter-insurgency environments.
Lt Gen Mohanty was heading the Army s Southern Command when he was appointed as Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Gen Saini retired from service on Sunday.
An alumnus of the Indian Military College, Dehradun and National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Lt Gen CP Mohanty was commissioned into the Rajput Regiment on 12 Jun 1982.
He has the unique distinction of commanding two brigades first on the Line of Actual Control and at the multinational UN Brigade in Democratic Republic of Congo.
CP Mohanty takes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff
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Well positioned to undertake vital role in Indian Ocean region: Army Vice Chief Saini
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India well positioned to play vital role in Indian Ocean Region: Army Vice Chief
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In an address at a military think-tank, Vice Chief of Army Staff said India believes that adherence to rule of law, transparency, respect for all nations and peaceful resolution of disputes are non-negotiable aspects to harness the vast potential of Indian Ocean.
NEW DELHI: India s dominant position at the geographical centre of the Indian Ocean as well as its robust economy and global standing as an upholder of law and democratic values placed it in a firm position to play a vital role in the quest for peace and stability in the region, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen SK Saini said on Friday.